Upon arriving here from England near the turn of the century, Adrian Parrish spent several years on the east coast sharpening his coaching skills, prior to coming to Lexington, Kentucky in 2005, where he has been a driving force in helping to transform soccer in Kentucky over the last four years. Parrish has held a USSF "A" license since 2004, and is currently completing his UEFA  "A" as well.

As Director of Coaching for the Kentucky Youth Soccer Association, Adrian runs the State Olympic Development PRogram, assists the USSF in holding "C" license courses, and designs and writes coaching curriculums. Endowed with a patience, drive and avid passion for the game, Parrish soon became Head Coach of the Kentucky Wanderers' Women's and Men's soccer teams, leading the men to a first place finish in league play, a State Cup Championship, and semifinal and final appearances in successive years at the USASA National Cup Region II Finals in Men's Amateur Cup play. This year, his Women's squad won Kentucky's Tournament of Champions, and also reached the Regional Finals in the Women's Cup -- another first for the Bluegrass State.

Adrian Parrish targets growth of the adult game by seeking out and keeping young adults who have played in ODP in soccer out of and beyond college. He has also obtained sponsorships which have resulted in helping players obtain summer jobs and has been instrumental in developing the transition from youth to adult play.

Commenting on his efforts, Parrish said, "I get great satisfaction out of seeing these young men and women play great soccer and I am just honored to have been a very small part of their lives," adding, "Being a father and a husband is also a hobby and without the support of great people including my wife Kelly and 3-1/2 year old son Owen, I would not be able to do what I enjoy the most is teaching soccer and life skills to young adults."